Bicycles
Human-powered transport just keeps on getting more efficient and more versatile. Read on for the latest news on two-wheels.
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17-lb titanium Firefly MiniVelo bike globetrots in a Rimowa suitcase
April 24, 2024If you had piles of cash to spend on a custom-made packable bike, what kind would you get? Well, Malaysian horologist Ming Thein got a titanium number that can be taken apart to fit inside his own Rimowa suitcase – it's called the Firefly MiniVelo. -
Trek's CarBack bike radar gives next-level warnings on what's behind you
April 23, 2024If you're worried about being unexpectedly overtaken by cars while you're cycling, Trek's new CarBack may be just the ticket. It's not the only bicycle radar device on the market, but it is claimed to be the best in several ways. -
Plastic RCYL bike rides the road to sustainability
April 23, 2024Back in 2022, the strange-looking prototype igus:bike rolled into the spotlight boasting an angular frame, funky wheels and even bearings made using recycled plastic. Now the newly-named RCYL bike is riding into production. -
Shimano-powered mountain bike gets "playful and agile" in the wild
April 22, 2024Propain has added a "short-travel ripper for home trails and trail parks" to its eMTB range. The Sresh CF sports a Shimano mid-drive motor offering 600 watts of peak power, a lightweight blended carbon/fabric frame and a SRAM 12-speed drivetrain. -
Lectric's new cargo-ready torque-sensing ebike slides in below $1,000
April 16, 2024After taking care of wild riders with the XPeak fat-tire off-roader, Phoenix-based budget-friendly ebike brand Lectric is now riding into the full-size commuter space with the XPress – which can be had for under a grand. -
Folding ebike motors through the city, throttles to 30 mph on the dirt
April 11, 2024We've seen a number of pedal-assist bikes over the years that ride a fine line between ebike and low-powered moto. The latest from California's Juiced Bikes is an absolute beast, and marks the company's entry into the folding bike space. -
$1499 longtail cargo ebike hauls gear (and pooch) for miles
April 10, 2024Two years after entering the utility ebike space with the T1 Cargo, Fiido has added a longtail model to its gear-hauling family. The T2 ships with a 68-mile UL-certified battery, front squish and chunky fat tires, and offers pedal-assist up to 28 mph. -
180-mile eMTB gives older riders the power to conquer steep hills
April 08, 2024Colorado-based high-performance ebike maker Optibike has launched a Class 1 version of its powerful R17 carbon-framed off-road ebike that's aimed at riders over 50, and is "built for durability and rock-solid handling." -
World's lightest bamboo ebike takes all-in-one approach to commuting
April 02, 2024Romanian e-mobility startup Diodra is laying claim to making the world's lightest ebike with a bamboo frame. The S3 tips the scales at 15 kg and features an all-in-one hub drive that includes motor and battery. -
All-carbon 30-lb Urban Racer commuter ebike is ready to hit city streets
April 01, 2024Ofiito's Urban Racer ebike features a full carbon frame, integrated automatic lighting, and a rear hub motor that can be removed when you just wanna go human-powered. What's more, the whole shebang is claimed to weigh a mere 30.2 lb (13.7 kg). -
Rugged 35-mph carbon ebike charts adventure, day and night
March 26, 2024Heybike has launched an Indiegogo for an adventure ebike that's built around a lightweight carbon-fiber frame, boasts full suspension along with chunky fat tires, can be optioned with a mid-drive or hub-drive motor, and includes a 60-mile battery. -
Motorized bike trailer clears lanes of dangerous glass and debris
March 21, 2024A bicycle-towed electric street sweeper may soon be clearing gravel, broken glass, bits of metal and other debris off a bike lane near you. Known as the Bike Lane Sweeper, the device is being trialled at multiple locations in Canada and the US. -
World's most portable bicycle rack takes five bikes at a time
March 18, 2024The Toaster is claimed to be the world's most portable bike rack and from the looks of things, that may very well be the case. It folds flat when not in use, and can accommodate up to five bikes of almost any wheel size. -
Crazy dual-drivetrain fatbike gains rear air spring for smoother riding
March 18, 2024Back in 2022, Canadian bike maker Biktrix launched a powerful hardtail off-road ebike that featured two drivetrains – pedal power to the right and high-power motor to the left. Now the Juggernaut XD has gone full squish for 2024. -
$2,000 ebike somehow includes a high-tech auto-shift gearbox
March 14, 2024Until now, if you wanted an ebike with a Pinion gearbox and e-shifting combined with a Gates Carbon belt, you could be looking at parting with more than $10k. Phoenix-based Lectric has ripped that to shreds with the launch of the One commuter ebike.
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